During the last half-century, agriculture and food systems lost their way, in the darkness and fog created by corporations that made chemicals for warfare, through … ‘Big Agri’ Doesn’t Serve UsRead more
Agriculture
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UNESCO recognizes Tucson as a City of Gastronomy
In December 2015, Tucson, Arizona, was named a City of Gastronomy in the Creative Cities Network by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization … UNESCO recognizes Tucson as a City of GastronomyRead more
Posted inGMO / Pesticide / ToMl
Herbicide-Resistant Insects Are Destroying GMO Crops
Crops genetically engineered to produce insecticidal toxins derived from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) kill pest insects and reduce the use of conventional insecticides. However, … Herbicide-Resistant Insects Are Destroying GMO CropsRead more
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Rice, Wheat, Mustard… India Drives Forward First GMO Crops Under Veil Of Secrecy
A secret application has been made to India’s GEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee) for a new variety of GMO mustard to be released for cultivation. … Rice, Wheat, Mustard… India Drives Forward First GMO Crops Under Veil Of SecrecyRead more
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Over 5 Million Nigerians Urge Government to Reject Monsanto Crops
Monsanto is poised to begin planting genetically modified varieties of corn and cotton in Nigeria, provoking the outrage of millions. In response to the biotech … Over 5 Million Nigerians Urge Government to Reject Monsanto CropsRead more
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Nigerians Overwhelmingly Reject Monsanto’s Risky Gm Maize and Cotton
More than 100 groups representing over 5 million Nigerians, comprising of farmers, faith-based organisations, civil society groups, students and local community groups, are vehemently opposing … Nigerians Overwhelmingly Reject Monsanto’s Risky Gm Maize and CottonRead more
Posted inFertilizer / Pollution / ToMl / Water
Fertilizer applied to fields today will pollute water for decades
Nitrogen fertilizer applied to farmers’ fields has been contaminating rivers and lakes and leaching into drinking water wells for more than 80 years. Now, a … Fertilizer applied to fields today will pollute water for decadesRead more
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How arsenic builds up in plant seeds
The group of scientists discovered that Arabidopsis thaliana, which is used as a model for food plants such as rice, uses transport systems for inositol … How arsenic builds up in plant seedsRead more
Posted inGMO / India
Environment ministry holds GEAC meeting on GM field trials
After more than a year, the Prakash Javadekar led Environment Ministry today finally called a meeting of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) to decide … Environment ministry holds GEAC meeting on GM field trialsRead more
